Coteaux de Varois Rosé, Dom. la Colombe
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Coteaux de Varois Rosé, Dom. la Colombe - 2023

Item # 26384 750 mL

The Coteaux de Varois is a smaller appellation in the center of the region of Provence in the south of France. This is made from Cinsaut and Carignan growing in chalky soils. What you have is a fresh rosé that's fruit-driven on the palate yet dry and refreshing.

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I love a rosé that combines soft textures with a vibrant minerality. Domaine la Colombe fits this description to a tee. A delightfully elegant color matched with a fruit profile ranging from white peach to strawberry, this is the kind of rosé that is too easy to drink. It also pairs with a wide range of food from the sea and as an aperitif for your summer parties. Cinsault is the light skinned grape that adds softness, while the Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon add weight and complexity. Grown in Provence's newest appelation, the Coteaux de Varois, Domaine la Colombe is a hidden gem in a sea of pink. If you are not traveling to the South of France this year, at least we can drink like we are!

- ADM

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Grenache

The Grenache grape (a.k.a. Grenache Noir) produces relatively pale, fruity red wines that often stop just short of sweetness. Grenache is familiar to most wine drinkers as an ingredient in the blends of the Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon, where it can add charm to varieties that are a little rougher around the edges. The distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas appellations are both characterized by significant percentages of Grenache, while in Tavel and Lirac the grape is used to make...

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Provence

Provence has some of the best vine-growing territory in the world, with a perfect Mediterranean climate tempered by the cooling effects of the sea. The region produces a broad range of wines, the majority of which pair effortlessly with the light, herb-infused cuisine of Provence. Bandol, arguably the most significant appellation in Provence, produces spicy, earthy, rich red wines. These tend to be big and well-structured, relying on the Mourvèdre grape for their power. Vines in Bandol are...

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